Houghton Hands Field Hockey Second Loss of the Season

ELMIRA, NY - In today’s non-conference game between the Highlanders of Houghton College (2-3), and the Soaring Eagles (1-2) Houghton handed EC their second loss of the season in a 2-0 shutout victory.

For almost the entire game EC was forced to play defensively. They managed to mount 3 solid offensive opportunities, which were thwarted by tough defensive play from the Highlanders. The Soaring Eagles were only able to get off one shot the entire game. This afternoon’s game did not go the entire 70 minutes due to a severe lightning storm, which ended the game with about 2 minutes left to play in the second half.

Second year goalie Allison Holsinger ’10 (Denton, MD -- North Caroline) did everything in her power to keep the Highlanders out of the goal. She managed to keep the game scoreless for all of the first half, and most of the second. She recorded a total of 17 saves this afternoon, and faced 25 shots from Houghton’s offense.

Along with Holsinger, fourth year defender Shannon Desgrosiellier ’08 (New York Mills, NY -- New York Mills) had a solid game defensively. Her tough play limited Houghton’s attacks in the center of the defensive third. She also helped spark the team’s offensive chances as well.

The Soaring Eagles will look to bounce back from this afternoon’s tough loss on Thursday, September 13th, when they head to SUNY Geneseo to face the Knights in a non-conference game. Thursday’s game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.

Houghton College 2, Elmira College 0
Box Score

Houghton College (2-3)      0      2      --      2
Elmira College (1-2)            0      0      --      0

Scoring: H-Amanda Brenon 45:53, Sarah Buckwalter 63:35
Shots: H-25, E-1; Saves: H-Ashley Farr 0, E-Allison Holsinger 17 (2 goals against), Jalene McCulloch 0
Penalty Corners: H-13, E-2